We are here to guide you every step of the way
We are excited that you are ready to grow your family!
Our team of compassionate experts will help guide you as we facilitate every detail of your journey.
The Surrogacy process is outlined to help you make the best decision for you and your growing family.
The Surrogacy Process
For Intended Parent
1. Initial Consultation
Get the information you need to make the best decision!
Your journey will start with an initial consultation with our Modernly Ever After team. During your consultation you'll learn more about the Gestational Surrogacy steps and the matching process.
We will gain an understanding of your goals, expectations and requirements for your unique surrogacy journey.
2. The Matching Process
Together we will find the right surrogate to grow your family!
We help you define what type of surrogacy arrangement best suits you. This includes: communication style, legal considerations, lifestyle choices and much more. After understanding your criteria, we find a prescreened Surrogate candidate who meets your needs.
Each surrogate candidate is vetted through a rigorous background check, psychological and medical screening, and record review. The Surrogate of your choice will also be screened by the IVF Physician of your choice.
After we identify a good match and both parties agree to move forward, we will facilitate a video chat meeting.
3. Meeting Your Surrogate
Could this be the perfect match?
In the video chat meeting you will have a chance to get to know your potential Surrogate much better to determine if this is the ultimate match for you and your growing family.
Once the match is made official, you and your Surrogate will move to the next phase in the process - Medical Screening.
4. Medical Screening
All clear, to move forward.
The Surrogate you have matched with will be medically evaluated at the IVF Clinic you selected in the beginning of the journey.
The required medical screening involves multiple medical tests and procedures. This will help the IVF Physician determine that the gestational carrier is in good health and that it’s safe for her to proceed as a surrogate.
Once the IVF Physcian has given medical clearance, both parties will undergo the legal process to make the journey as smooth as possible.
5. Legal Process
Have a secure journey!
After your Surrogate has received medical clearance, you’ll enter the legal phase of the process. To ensure clarity and legal stability, we assist Intended Parents in finding legal counsel to represent them and draft all agreements. The Surrogate is also represented by their own Independent Attorney. All parties will review and sign a surrogacy contract.
Counsel will also address the legal implications of a surrogacy agreement, including the legal responsibilities of both parties.
After the legal contracts have been drafted, reviewed and signed, your Surrogate will prep for the embryo transfer.
6. Embryo Transfer
The MEA Team will assist you and your Surrogate throughout the entire medical process.
The IVF treatment and embryo transfer will be managed and completed at the IVF Clinic or Monitoring IVF Clinic. The IVF Clinic and MEA Team will coordinate, manage and monitor your Surrogate closely.
Every IVF Physician/Facility has their own protocol for success. The Embryo Transfer consists of: Medication Stimulation, Prepping Surrogates body for the transfer, Embryo Transfer and a Successful Pregnancy (positive pregnancy beta and ultrasound).
7. Pregnancy Success + Home Stretch
Your modernly ever after is here!
After the positive pregnancy confirmation, your Surrogate will continue to receive care from the IVF Clinic until released to the selected OB/GYN.
Your legal representative will assist you with the Pre-Birth Order, which is an important court document stating that you are the legal parent(s) of the child.
The MEA Team will provide support to you and your Surrogate throughout the pregnancy by working with the hospital to ensure a smooth, safe and secure birth. Also, we will provide any post-birth resources that are needed.
